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Liverpool Thrashes Galatasaray 4-0, Advances to Quarter-Finals

3/19/2026

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Summary

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Liverpool advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals by beating Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield, securing a 4-1 aggregate victory.
Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 25th minute.
Hugo Ekitike and Ryan Gravenberch scored.
Mohamed Salah scored his 50th Champions League goal after missing a penalty.
The victory highlighted Liverpool's pressing and intensity and sets up a clash with Paris Saint-Germain, who eliminated Liverpool last year.

History

Historical Context

Liverpool's remarkable comeback in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final against AC Milan, where they rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win on penalties, solidified their legacy in European football. This victory marked their fifth title, allowing them to keep the trophy permanently. Today, as they face Galatasaray, Liverpool aims to reclaim their elite status, building on their storied past in the competition.

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Story summary

Liverpool advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals by beating Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield, securing a 4-1 aggregate victory.
Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 25th minute.
Hugo Ekitike and Ryan Gravenberch scored.
Mohamed Salah scored his 50th Champions League goal after missing a penalty.
The victory highlighted Liverpool's pressing and intensity and sets up a clash with Paris Saint-Germain, who eliminated Liverpool last year.

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